RMweb Premium njee20 Posted September 4, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 4, 2023 Now you are. Any need to keep stating it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 5 hours ago, Adam1701D said: We are at the stage of awaiting completed CADs from the factory and do not currently have much to show until these are completed and tooling can begin. We certainly have not been sitting on our hands and have used the downtime to make many improvements to the original EP and introduce more functionality, all of which will be revealed at the appointed time. That would explain it's absence from the Dapol stand at Stafford Guildex then. 👍 Adam, any time you want to announce an O scale D63xx/Class 22, which Dapol have done rather well in 2mm & 4mm scales, feel free... 😁 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NBL Posted September 5, 2023 Share Posted September 5, 2023 14 hours ago, Goodnight Sweetheart said: Again, I knew not that he/she/they were employed or a contractor for Dapol. I was referring to speaking to actual Dapol people at the stands at shows. His/her/their location is Peterborough, Dapol being based in Chirk again doesn’t lend itself to a connection unless you’re in the know - im not. I fail to see how you couldn't make the connection from Adams post that he works for Dapol. Even checking back a few of his posts will confirm that. On 27/08/2023 at 15:40, Adam1701D said: We are at the stage of just about approving the new CADs for the original version, with the Low-emission and Euro-spec not too far behind. It has been a journey getting this loco right but we really want to make this something special. Location matters not a jot these days, I am in the UK, my employer is based in Australia. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hal Nail Posted September 5, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 5, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, NBL said: Location matters not a jot these days, I am in the UK, my employer is based in Australia. Similarly as i trudged through a path in leafy Hampshire this morning, it occured to me I was supposed to be sat on my sofa working. Modern times init. At the end of the day it was a misunderstanding and hardly worth raking over forever - let go back to twiddling our thumbs in silence :) Edited September 5, 2023 by Hal Nail Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy L S Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 (edited) On 04/09/2023 at 19:07, Goodnight Sweetheart said: Again, I knew not that he/she/they were employed or a contractor for Dapol. I was referring to speaking to actual Dapol people at the stands at shows. His/her/their location is Peterborough, Dapol being based in Chirk again doesn’t lend itself to a connection unless you’re in the know - im not. Have you ever heard of remote working? It is quite a thing these days, in the case of many roles you don't necessarily need to physically work at the business location. Edited September 6, 2023 by Roy L S Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted September 6, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 6, 2023 Ok back to the model 😉 as suggested by Hal Nail. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodnight Sweetheart Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 On 05/09/2023 at 09:37, NBL said: I fail to see how you couldn't make the connection from Adams post that he works for Dapol. Even checking back a few of his posts will confirm that. Location matters not a jot these days, I am in the UK, my employer is based in Australia. Im not in the habit of searching back throw peoples post to check their credibility or otherwise. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Adam1701D Posted September 6, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 6, 2023 I do indeed work from home in Peterborough most of the time but we do try to get everyone to Chirk about once a month. It is a good four hour trip by train but well worth it, as you can't beat face to face meetings. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piemanlarger Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 I think I better start looking for a kit built class 66 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium J. S. Bach Posted September 16, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 16, 2023 I am hoping to read about a possible/proposed release date. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 17 hours ago, Piemanlarger said: I think I better start looking for a kit built class 66 Yeah, but you just know the Dapol one will get released the week you finally finish the kit.... 😉🤣 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium J. S. Bach Posted September 16, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 16, 2023 That has actually happened to a friend several times. He would paint one for an RR that he wanted (think RF&P for example) and a month or two after he completed it, MTH would announce a new RF&P release of the same EMD model! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piemanlarger Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 3 hours ago, F-UnitMad said: Yeah, but you just know the Dapol one will get released the week you finally finish the kit.... 😉🤣 It's rtr kit I'll be after lol 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hal Nail Posted September 16, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 16, 2023 4 hours ago, J. S. Bach said: I am hoping to read about a possible/proposed release date. Given on 27 Aug they hadn't even signed off the CADs, any date they gave would be completely pointless. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium pylonman Posted November 16, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 16, 2023 On 16/09/2023 at 20:59, Hal Nail said: Given on 27 Aug they hadn't even signed off the CADs, any date they gave would be completely pointless. I agree Hal. I've just joined this thread, and note that it started in October 2019 !!! Haven't had to wait long have we ???? LOL I've just got a Dapol Class08 (O gauge) and I am very pleased with it ; If this redesign results in a 66 with similar level of detail, IMHO it'll be well worth it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium pylonman Posted November 29, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 29, 2023 Hi all. Just received a copy of a posting by Dapol, that the 66 is now not going to be ready until late 2024, citing redesigned CAD drawings, re-tooling etc. as the reason. Regards Keith 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hal Nail Posted November 29, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 29, 2023 2 hours ago, pylonman said: not going to be ready until late 2024, citing redesigned CAD drawings, re-tooling etc. as the reason. This seems very optimistic. Accurascale are quoting 2025 for their 57xx which is already at first sample stage. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted November 29, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 29, 2023 3 minutes ago, Hal Nail said: This seems very optimistic. Accurascale are quoting 2025 for their 57xx which is already at first sample stage. It may be but the chassis, electronics etc is mostly done so it’s just detail of the body and plug in bits. I guess that speeds things up if the power train and electronics are effectively ready. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdseyecircus Posted November 29, 2023 Share Posted November 29, 2023 A still from the Dapol update on YouTube. Paul 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Solo Posted November 29, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 29, 2023 (edited) 11 hours ago, Hal Nail said: This seems very optimistic. Accurascale are quoting 2025 for their 57xx which is already at first sample stage. I get the impression Accurascale (and Heljan) are now being a little more conservative (ie realistic) with delivery dates due to over-optimism on almost every new model to date. These things take time to get right, and distance doesn't help. Dapol doesn't seem to have caught on to this yet: N gauge 87s are slated for Q1 2024, but no decorated samples yet – so that's unlikely. I'd be very surprised to see the '66' next year. Edited November 29, 2023 by Solo 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hilux5972 Posted November 30, 2023 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted November 30, 2023 As much as I want my Evening Star now, I’d much rather they take their time and get it right! Happy to wait longer. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueeighties Posted December 2, 2023 Share Posted December 2, 2023 On 29/11/2023 at 23:28, Solo said: I'd be very surprised to see the '66' next year. Me too. The 00 59s, and O VEA/HEA were about 8 years from initial announcement. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium J. S. Bach Posted December 2, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 2, 2023 I am almost at the point of cancelling my pre-order. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted December 2, 2023 Share Posted December 2, 2023 17 minutes ago, blueeighties said: Me too. The 00 59s, and O VEA/HEA were about 8 years from initial announcement. The Class 08 took ages too, & even then the first release wasn't the best. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Adam1701D Posted December 3, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 3, 2023 The model is back in tooling and we hope to have EPs in the New Year (which side of CNY, I am not sure yet). I understand the frustration of the extra delay; we decided to do the retool at considerable expense, rather than release a model with numerous errors on the bodywork. Please keep the faith, as it is going to be a stunner. 5 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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